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    Wood Stock with CF Barrel

    Simple question: does anyone else have a hunting rifle sporting a wood stock AND a carbon fiber barrel? When my new 6ARC arrived today, I realized I haven't seen a wood/CF combo before. I didn't want a cheap plastic stock and feel a CF stock wasn't needed in a light rifle. I got the CF...
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    I know nothing - first backpack.

    My daughter has set herself a goal of going Elk hunting in the next 3 years. She is a very fit mid-teenager who wants to start seriously backpacking this year. Rather than buy her a backpacking pack now and a hunting pack, I would like to get her a hunting backpack. 1) What would be a good...
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    7 BC Pistol

    Apparently, the recoil isn't "that" bad.
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    Honing & Polishing a Chamber

    My X-Bolt was having problems extracting fired cases. Since they fed perfectly, I assumed something was wrong with the extractor. Browning told me to take it to an authorized repair center for a warranty repair. When I got it back, they told me a couple of things: 1) some gunk and debris...
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    223 reloading and bolt guns

    In the past, my reloading for 223 was loaded to be as cheap as possible while still being legal at my local range (no FMJ). - As long as my ammo function in my range toy AR’s, I was happy. - factory ammo was used for self defense. Recently, I bought a Tikka 223 to try to test what all the...
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    Influencer - Bad Shots

    I think both these shots were stupid. My Opinion: He never gave either buck time to give him a full broadside shot. The shot from the 22 CM was basically in the ass. A good hunter would have taken their time.
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    Leica Amplus 2.5-15x56i Experience ??

    I need a new scope for a new rifle I bought. The Amplus has everything I want in terms of features for a hunting scope. But, I won't be scaling mountains or hanging around in artic conditions. Does anyone have experience with the Leica? I was looking at a Swaro Z5, but reviews are mixed...
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    223 69g TMK: best powder

    I bought a Tikka 223. I managed to get a couple boxes of 69g TMK bullets to load up. While I will do more testing after the season, I want to test one powder in one range session in hopes of getting decent velocity and accuracy (Moment of Deer at <250 yds). I don't have the time to do much...
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    Nightforce SHV Reticle Advice

    I am thinking of buying a NF SHV in 4- p14, but haven't decided on the appropriate hunting reticle. I am looking for a scope that is tough and SFP. I might take some longer shots, but this will never be used for ELR hunting or competition. My main concern is finding a reticle that has an...
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    TIKKA Stainless - Phasing it out?

    I ordered a 223 T3x Lite with a stainless action and barrel today. While I was looking for what I wanted, it appeared to me that Tikka was rapidly switching to blued everything with cerakote used for fancier models. https://choose.tikka.fi/usa Why did I buy the Tikka? - 223 is a cheap way to...
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    277 kill anything thread

    I just bought a 6.8W with plans to use it this year. Hopefully, I can contribute to this thread soon. With 270 Winchesters slaying game for 100 years, I thought I would like to see some .277 photos to make the .223 fans think twice.
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    Browning X-Bolt - Metric Threads for cans

    I am seriously considering buying a Winchester XPR (towards their high end) or an X bolt. I am still deciding what model fits my budget and goals. Ideally, I will find something 22," light, coated barrel and action. As I am narrowing down my choices, I have come upon a couple of models with...
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    280 AI - Light & Fast Loads

    I do not expect to take any LR shots (greater than 400yds) at game anytime soon. Consequently, I do not feel the need for a high BC heavy for caliber bullets. Has anyone used a non copper lightweight (<140g) to take medium (deer sized game) with success? I don't want to use a varmint bullet.
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    Carbon Wrapped Barrel Pecking Order?

    If one was looking to buy a carbon wrapped barrel, is there some sort of tier/cost pecking order I should be considering when I start looking at a new build. My wife and I drive a Toyota and an Accord if that gives you an idea of what tier products I typically look for. Even if I had the cash...
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    Best Powders: Short Barrel 270+280AI

    I am the proud owner of two rifles I assembled that have 20" barrels. One is a 270 (cheap to shoot and plenty for deer) and a 280AI (exotic project). Normally, I would look at reloading manuals and start with the temperature stable powders with the best velocities. But, I suspect the best...
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    Need Help: SFP Hunting Scope w/exposed turrets.

    A few years ago, my doctors found a tumor in my head that pushing my leye out of my head. The surgery went well, but my vision is a mess. I still see ok, but it is harder to focus Long story short: - I cannot use a FFP for (cannot see the reticle well enough at lower powers) hunting. - While...
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    Sold Nosler 280AI Brass - New

    First, I have two boxes of unfired Nosler brass. One box is still sealed. On the other box, I took out one piece of brass to take measurements. All 50 pieces of unfired brass are in the box. Finally, I have 20 rounds of 1x fired Nosler 280 AI which will be included with the sale. All of...
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    Coyote Hunting Fur

    First of all, I have no qualms about shooting the noxious beasts. I just don't have the opportunity to hunt them. Question: when I read about coyote hunters, I often read that they want to preserve the pelt. Why? I have never seen any product sold as having coyote fur.
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    Longest Sniper Shot Record Broken?

    [please avoid politics. This is about the shooter, the rifle and the cartridge] Even with an insane rifle and cartridge, I am skeptical that anyone could get 2 out of 3 hits on a man sized target at 3,800 meter shots. Information about the Rifle and Cartridge Link...
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    Computer Passwords & Cartridges

    My company's IT security Nazi's require us to have somewhat complicated (Upper/Lower, Numbers, special characters, length). I could easily memorize some crazy random password "Xf@$y39suT" if they didn't force us to change our main password and passwords to other systems so often. At some...

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